Technician I CSAT Integration

AST SpaceMobile; Van Horn (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) pre-tax & Roth

Life insurance, disability coverage

HSA, transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / sick leave

Up to $5,000 relocation housing

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile in Midland, TX is seeking a detail-oriented Technician I (CSAT Integration Electronics) to assemble, test, inspect, and support production of satellite communications assemblies.

The role requires reading engineering drawings and ICDs, wiring diagrams, and installation instructions, with strict adherence to IPC/WHMA-A-620 and NASA standards. Shifts include 4x10, 3x12, or evenings, with relocation support available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification preferred.
• 2+ years experience in electronic assembly and harnessing, preferably in aerospace or satellite manufacturing.
• Proficient with harness dressing standards and practices in aerospace environments.
• Familiarity with CIRRIS or similar harness testing systems is a plus.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 or NASA workmanship certification is highly desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring schematics, and work instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Perform harness dressing, including routing, lacing, shielding, and clamping of cables and harnesses within spacecraft modules.
• Electronic assemblies experience (boxes, heaters, RTDs, connectors) following ICDs and installation drawings.
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, installation drawings, and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4, and company quality standards.
• Use tools such as torque drivers, wire strippers, crimpers, heat guns, and harness forming boards.
• Perform point-to-point continuity checks and support in-process quality inspections.
• Maintain cleanroom protocols and electrostatic discharge (ESD) controls during assembly operations.
• Document work performed and reported any non-conformances (NCRs) to engineering and quality teams.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, and integration teams to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Reading electrical drawings

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification in electronic assembly or aerospace assembly

IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification

NASA workmanship certification

Tools

Torque drivers

Wire strippers

Crimpers

Heat guns

Harness forming boards

ICDs

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.

Build Satellites. Build Electronics. Build the Future. This position is in Midland, TX. If you live outside the Odessa/Midland area, you must be willing to relocate.

This role is ideal for individuals coming from organizations such as Eaton, Siemens, Honeywell, Motorola, Benchmark Electronics, Celestica, Jabil, Plexus, Cypress Semiconductor, or similar electronics manufacturing operations.

Position Summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking detail-oriented for Technician I (CSAT Integration Electronics) that is responsible for assembling, testing, inspecting, and supporting production of electronic satellite communication assemblies. Technicians perform critical manufacturing processes while following engineering drawings, production work instructions, quality standards, and ESD requirements. Successful candidates demonstrate strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and experience working with electronic components in a manufacturing environment.

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay: DOE, with overtime opportunities.
• Schedule:
• Monday–Thursday, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm (4x10) with paid lunch and breaks if you don’t punch out for lunch.
• Monday–Thursday, 6:00 pm – 4:00 am (4x10) with paid lunch and breaks if you don’t punch out for lunch.
• Friday – Sunday 6:00am - 6:00 pm (3x12) with paid lunch and breaks if you don’t punch out for lunch.
• Friday – Sunday 6:00pm - 6:00 am (3x12) with paid lunch and breaks if you don’t punch out for lunch.

What You’ll Do

• Perform harness dressing, including routing, lacing, shielding, and clamping of cables and harnesses within spacecraft modules.
• Electronic assemblies experience (boxes, heaters, RTDs, connectors) following interface control documents (ICDs) and installation drawings.
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, installation drawings, and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4, and company quality standards.
• Use tools such as torque drivers, wire strippers, crimpers, heat guns, and harness forming boards.
• Perform point-to-point continuity checks and support in-process quality inspections.
• Maintain cleanroom protocols and electrostatic discharge (ESD) controls during assembly operations.
• Document work performed and reported any non-conformances (NCRs) to engineering and quality teams.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, and integration teams to resolve technical issues.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification in electronic assembly or aerospace assembly preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in electronic assembly and harnessing, preferably in aerospace or satellite manufacturing.
• Proficient with harness dressing standards and practices in aerospace environments.
• Familiarity with CIRRIS or similar harness testing systems is a plus.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 or NASA workmanship certification is highly desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring schematics, and work instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds with or without accommodation.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in Aerospace, Electronic Assembly, LEO satellite assembly, electronics bay integration, or flight hardware installations is desired.
• Hands-on experience with bonded connectors, back shell assembly, EMI shielding, and bracket installations.
• Understanding of configuration control and traceability in space-grade production environments.
• Must be able to work either 1st shift, 2nd shift or 3rd shift or the weekends as required.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to perform repetitive and precision tasks.
• Ability to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach as required to perform job duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including talking and hearing.
• Ability to work in, on, around, and in proximity to large structures, equipment, and tooling.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or carry items up to 40 pounds as required.
• Ability to work near moving mechanical parts and equipment.
• Ability to work in and around tight or confined spaces.
• Ability to work in environments that may include exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and/or hazardous materials (e.g., carbon fiber).

Benefits

Benefits: (Eligibility dependent)

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) (pre-tax & Roth)
• Life insurance, disability coverage
• HSA, transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO / sick leave

Relocation Support (If You Accept)

• Up to $5,000 in temporary housing
• $1,050/month stipend to support living arrangements after 1st working month on an ongoing basis

If you are open to relocating to Midland, this can be a career change, and life changing, move into the high-tech aerospace world offering a new skill set and job security in a very similar environment that will soon feel like home.

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.

AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.